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Bulges control pri-miRNA processing in a position and strand-dependent manner.


ABSTRACT: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play critical roles in gene expression and numerous human diseases. The success of miRNA biogenesis is largely determined by the primary miRNA (pri-miRNA) processing by the DROSHA-DGCR8 complex, called Microprocessor. Here, we analysed the high-throughput pri-miRNA processing assays and secondary structures of pri-miRNAs to investigate the roles of bulges in the pri-miRNA processing. We found that bulges in multiple places control both the cleavage efficiency and accuracy of pri-miRNA processing. These bulges were shown to act on Microprocessor via its catalytic subunit, DROSHA, and function in a position and strand-dependent manner. Interestingly, we discovered that the enriched and conserved bulges, called midB, can correct DROSHA orientation on pri-miRNAs, thereby enhancing production of miRNAs. The revealed functions of the bulges help improve our understanding of pri-miRNA processing and suggest their potential roles in miRNA biogenesis regulation.

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8582997 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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